    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book III)]
    [November 19, 2004]
    [Pages 2982-2983]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Transmitting a
    Budget Amendment for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
    November 19, 2004

    Dear Mr. Speaker:
        I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed FY 2005 budget amendment
    for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in the Department of
    Health and Human Services. I designate $300 million

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    in requested contingency funding for this program as an emergency
    requirement.
        The details of this proposal are set forth in the enclosed letter
    from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
             Sincerely,

                                                              George W. Bush